Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
• General Dental Council registration
• Teaching certificate - PGCE or Diploma in Education and Training (Minimum Level 3)
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent) /Willing to complete training to gain the qualification
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Ability to deputies for the Lead Dental Nurse
• Knowledge of leadership models
• Knowledge of range of dental nursing procedures Acquired through training and experience

Desirable

• Post Qualification Certificate
• Level 4 in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Mentorship course or equivalent
• Experience of working in OMFS/Oral Surgery & Oral Medicine

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a Band 5 senior dental nurse in a similar NHS setting
• Significant teaching/assessing experience
• Experience of mentoring/supervising /assessing students in practice
• Experience of planning and delivery of educational training programmes
• Awareness of current NHS and Education initiatives in Dental nursing
• Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience
• Sound knowledge of the principles of Dental Nursing
• Sound knowledge of the GDC Standards for Education
• Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues
• Evidence of knowledge and experience of HR processes and policies
• Evidence of service improvement
• Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
• Responsibility for clinical activities appropriate to department
• Responsibility for maintaining stock levels and ordering where appropriate
• Participation in the recruitment and selection of dental nurses

Desirable

• Experience in delivery of Post Registration Qualifications for Dental Nurses
• Experience of line management of Dental Nurses and supervision and mentoring of trainee dental nurses and their work within a clinical environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care
• Excellent Leadership and organisational Skills
• Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work
• Ability to identify and access the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

The Assistant Operations Manager will provide operational leadership support to the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service, ensuring the effective day-to-day coordination of service delivery, workforce coordination, governance processes, performance monitoring and quality improvement activities.

The post holder will work closely with clinical and operational teams to support delivery of safe, effective and responsive patient care. They will contribute to service performance, support workforce management, coordinate governance activities, deputise for the Operations Manager as required and assist in implementing service developments and operational improvement initiatives.

This is a substantive operational management role that plays a key part in supporting service delivery and performance. The post also provides opportunities to further develop leadership and operational management skills within a dynamic urgent care environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Management

Support the Operations Manager in the daily operation of the IUC service.

• Monitor service activity, identifying issues and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Assist in maintaining operational resilience across the service.
• Coordinate operational meetings and maintain action logs.
• Support business continuity and contingency planning arrangements.
• Participate in service escalation processes during periods of increased demand.
• Assist in the implementation of operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure operational information is maintained accurately and reported in a timely manner.
• Deputise for the Operations Manager in relation to day to day operational service delivery, workforce coordination and operational escalation management during periods of absence, annual leave or meetings, escalating matters outside delegated authority as appropriate.Support the implementation of operational decisions made by the Operations Manager and Head of Service
• Escalate significant risks, workforce concerns, quality issues, and performance challenges appropriately
• Support service escalation and business continuity and service escalation responses both inside and outside normal working hours where required

People Management

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to non-clinical staff.
• Manage day-to-day attendance matters including return to work discussions and wellbeing matters, escalating ongoing absence concerns in line with organisational policy.
• Undertake probation reviews, appraisal discussions and development conversations for delegated staff groups, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Support investigation processes relating to sickness, capability, conduct and grievances.
• Coach and support staff to achieve service objectives.
• Promote staff engagement and support a positive team culture

Workforce Coordination

• Support workforce planning activities to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Coordinate workforce deployment and Rota administration, identifying staffing gaps, supporting short term staffing solutions and escalating risks to safe service delivery.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
• Monitor mandatory training compliance and support managers in addressing gaps.
• Assist with sickness absence monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain workforce records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinate staff communications and team engagement activities.

Performance and Service Improvement

• Collect, validate and analyse operational performance information.
• Monitor real-time service performance against KPIs, initiating agreed corrective actions where appropriate and escalating emerging risks to the Operations Manager.Produce regular reports relating to KPIs, workforce performance and service activity.
• Support improvement projects and service development initiatives.
• Identify trends and opportunities for service improvement.
• Support operational responses to performance deterioration
• Contribute to audits and quality improvement programmes.
• Act as a first point of contact for operational escalations, coordinating immediate responses within agreed parameters and escalating significant concerns appropriately.

• Support implementation and monitoring of action plans arising from service reviews.
• Lead specific performance improvement actions as delegated

Governance, Quality and Risk

• Support investigation and tracking of incidents, complaints and compliments.
• Maintain governance records and action trackers, monitoring progress and following up outstanding actions with relevant staff and managers.
• Assist in coordinating patient safety reviews and learning events.
• Support compliance with CQC standards and organisational governance requirements.
• Assist in maintaining local risk registers.
• Monitor completion of governance actions and escalate overdue items.
• Coordinate audits and support dissemination of learning across teams.

Resources and Facilities

• Support stock management and inventory monitoring.
• Support with medicine and equipment management whilst carrying out checks and stocking where required
• Assist with procurement processes in accordance with organisational policies.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and equipment servicing records.
• Escalate facilities issues affecting service delivery.
• Support environmental and health and safety checks

Information Governance

• Promote and maintain high standards of information governance.
• Ensure confidential information is managed appropriately.
• Support compliance with GDPR, Data Protection and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records.
• Report information governance concerns through appropriate channels

Communication and Relationships

• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and operational support to meetings and working groups.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Liaise with partner organisations where required.
• Provide professional and courteous support to staff, patients and visitors.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in mandatory and statutory training.
• Undertake continuing professional development.
• Work in accordance with NHUC values and behaviours.
• Undertake any reasonable duties commensurate with the role and grade.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education including GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3/4, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• NHS Leadership Academy qualification or equivalent development programme

Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills

Essential

• Understanding of operational service delivery
• Understanding of performance monitoring and KPIs
• Awareness of patient safety and clinical governance principles
• Understanding of workforce management principles
• Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability
• Competent in Microsoft 365 applications including Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
• Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
• Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals
• Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS HR Process
• Knowledge of demand and capacity planning
• Knowledge of NHS structures and urgent care pathways
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to supervise and support staff performance
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, urgent care or customer service environment
• Experience of coordinating teams, services or projects
• Experience producing reports and analysing data
• Experience dealing with confidential information
• Experience supporting recruitment or workforce administration processes

Desirable

• Experience managing operational issues within a healthcare setting
• Experience supporting staff supervision or line management
• Experience within NHS 111, IUC, Primary Care or Urgent Care services
• Experience supporting governance, incidents or complaints processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhuc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NMC Codes of conduct and/or guidelines of professional practice
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within this clinical area
• Awareness of health and safety
• Awareness of quality issues and Clinical Governance
• Ability to learn from incidents and apply them to new situations

Desirable

• Awareness of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk, governance and quality issues
• Willingness to actively participate in mechanisms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team through audit.

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse with NMC Registration
• Registered Nurse (level 1) with significant experience in a clinical area that provides care to children and young people e.g. Children's ward/ED/Theatres and Recovery/Neonatal Unit
• Evidence of continuing professional development and its application

Desirable

• BSc (or willingness to work towards)
• Mentorship Qualification (or willingness to undertake)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a children's ward or department/setting where children and their families are nursed
• Evidence of working with children with life limiting conditions/complex health care needs.
• Competent at basic nursing care and life support (CPR)
• Interest in teaching and supervising students

Desirable

• Awareness of Trust and Ward/ Department polices and philosophies
• Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Organisational skills applied to self: time management, prioritising own caseload, initiative
• Awareness of the importance of risk management
• Awareness of Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice and participate in these as per ward policy
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Computer literacy
• Critical analysis skills

Desirable

• IV competency
• Ability to access central lines including administration of medication and ability to take bloods (or willingness to undertake)
• ECG competency
• Development of Phlebotomy skills
• Good leadership skills or potential to develop
• Teaching skills for trained and untrained staff, carers and patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post may be suitable for those wishing to prepare for entry into specialist training at either CT1-2 ST3 level or gain equivalent experience. Previous post holders have successfully entered national training programmes in the UK as well as being successfully matched in the US/Canadian system.

There are a wide range of educational opportunities available including time to attend monthly half day departmental academic meetings, the opportunity to be trained in outpatient and inpatient procedures and to participate in audits and clinical research with the goal of submitting papers for publication.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
• Completion of Foundation House Officer competencies or equivalent
• Previous experience in two surgical specialties employed at foundation level or above
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Minimum of 24 months experience in NHS employed at foundation level or above

Desirable

• MRCS or other postgraduate qualification
• ATLS
• Presentations/Publications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive frailty assessments, including clinical, functional, psychological, and social aspects of care.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care and support plans in collaboration with patients, carers, and the wider MDT.
• Provide clinical reviews and ongoing monitoring for patients identified as moderately or severely frail.
• Support admission avoidance through early intervention, escalation planning, and coordination with community and acute services.
• Contribute to anticipatory care planning, including end-of-life and advance care planning where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Collaborative Working

• Work closely with GPs, ANPs, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, pharmacists, and community teams.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions, and proactive care planning forums.
• Act as a clinical resource for frailty-related advice within the PCN.
• Liaise with secondary care, community services, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless care pathways.

Service Development & Quality

• Contribute to the development and delivery of PCN frailty services in line with DES requirements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to frailty and proactive care.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient records.
• Maintain awareness of current best practice, guidelines, and evidence relating to frailty care.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Take responsibility for own professional development and mandatory training.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and revalidation processes.
• Work within PCN policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience working with older adults and/or patients living with
• frailty
• Experience of clinical assessment and care planning
• Experience working within primary care, community services, or
• a similar healthcare setting
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of frailty, long-term conditions, and proactive care
• approaches
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a clinical caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Organised, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
• Patient-centred and compassionate care approach
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing
• demands
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to travel between PCN sites as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Hold a valid driving licence with own car and business insurance
• to use for home visits.

Desirable

• Experience of proactive or anticipatory care
• Experience working with care homes or long-term conditions
• Experience of working within a PCN or MDT setting
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work
• towards
• Knowledge of PCN structures and DES requirements
• Understanding of population health and personalised care

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience working with older adults and/or patients living with
• frailty
• Experience of clinical assessment and care planning
• Experience working within primary care, community services, or
• a similar healthcare setting
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of frailty, long-term conditions, and proactive care
• approaches
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a clinical caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Organised, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
• Patient-centred and compassionate care approach
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing
• demands
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to travel between PCN sites as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Hold a valid driving licence with own car and business insurance
• to use for home visits.

Desirable

• Experience of proactive or anticipatory care
• Experience working with care homes or long-term conditions
• Experience of working within a PCN or MDT setting
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work
• towards
• Knowledge of PCN structures and DES requirements
• Understanding of population health and personalised care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Testvale Surgery

Address

12 Salisbury Road

Totton

Southampton

SO40 3PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.testvalesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice

Desirable

• MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Skills in written and spoken English
• Understanding of newborn physiology

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months full time (or equivalent part-time) hospital service in Paediatrics at ST1-2 grade or higher

Desirable

• Experience in Neonatology
• Experience of Audit

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team working Skills

ATTRIBUTES

Desirable

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saint Mary's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide exceptional service to our patients at the reception desk, updating computer on patients arrival and dealing with a range of routine queries including prescription requests. Problem-solve issues within competency (with senior staff always available for support). Concentration is required to deal with patients' requests and there is occasional exposure to difficult/demanding situations.

Prepare consulting rooms replenishing stationery and ensuring rooms are neat and tidy.

First point of contact for patients who telephone, managing appointments, dealing with routine queries, giving results etc where more senior staff are always available.

Retrieve, scan and file medical records as required ensuring accuracy.

Daily allocating of pathology results to appropriate GP and contacting patients as per protocol.

Preparing files for all new patients.

Updating practice systems with data gathered from a variety of sources e.g hospital letters, through scanning, electronic links and Cervical Screening Wales ensuring accuracy.

Processing routine requests for repeat prescriptions with guidance from office manager as per protocol ensuring accuracy.

Monitor registration links in accordance with practice protocol.

Demonstrate duties to new staff.

Participate in the development of protocols through contribution to staff meetings.

Summarising of clinical records under supervision of office manager ensuring accuracy.

Accept responsibility for own development and update PDP as appropriate.

Liaise with and support all members of the primary care team.

Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and risk.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting, is ideal but not essentialtraining will be provided.

Key Skills

Essential

• Strong communication and organisational skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work shifts (8:00 AM 4:00 PM and 10:30 AM 6:30 PM).

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE-level education including English and Maths.

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Address

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Berw Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 2AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eglwysbachsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for supporting patients throughout their illness, from pre-diagnosis onwards, so that the patient is well supported throughout. This is often referred to as a key worker.

They care for patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment. They take a key role in supporting the patients during their treatment and are an essential member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a critical and consistent contact point for patients who often will need to interact with different parts of the hospital in order to receive optimal treatment.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will;

• Build trust with the physicians and patients through multidisciplinary care coordination.

• Assist in educating patients about their disease so they can make informed decisions about their care.

• Provide emotional support to the patient, family and caregivers.

• Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally.

• Advocate for the patient in development of the treatment plan.

• Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice, with support from the wider clinical team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of breast cancer management and treatment pathways.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience caring for patients with benign and malignant breast disease.
• Experience supporting patients throughout the breast cancer pathway, including advanced breast cancer.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience providing patient education and psychological support.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant post-registration qualification in Breast Care or Cancer Nursing.
• Completed relevant postgraduate qualification at Level 6 or Level 7

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Wellington Hospital

15-17 Lodge Road

LONDON

NW8 7JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing high standards of clinical care, including:

• Assessing patients' health needs and providing appropriate nursing care.
• Managing and reviewing patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• Carrying out routine health assessments, clinical observations and patient reviews.
• Providing vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national guidance and practice protocols.
• Undertaking cervical screening and NHS Health Checks.
• Providing wound assessment, treatment and ongoing wound management.
• Carrying out treatment room procedures and other appropriate nursing interventions.
• Providing health promotion, lifestyle advice and education to support patients in managing their health.
• Supporting patients with preventative care and self-management.
• Recognising changes in a patient's condition and escalating concerns appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals.
• Providing appropriate advice, treatment and signposting to patients and referring to other services when required.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records in accordance with professional and practice requirements.
• Ensuring infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants, administrative colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice development.
• Supporting the effective running of the treatment room and contributing to the delivery of an efficient and patient-focused service.
• Maintaining professional registration, clinical competence and continuing professional development.
• Keeping up to date with current clinical guidance, legislation and best practice relevant to the role.

The Practice Nurse will work closely with the wider practice team to ensure patients receive coordinated, safe and effective care. Good communication and a positive approach to teamwork are essential.

The postholder will be expected to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues, treating everyone with dignity, respect and professionalism. The ability to work independently, use clinical judgement and recognise when further assessment or support is required is an important part of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for an individual who is:
• A Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Experienced in delivering a broad range of nursing care.
• Confident in assessing patients and making appropriate clinical decisions.
• Able to work autonomously while also contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, approachable and patient-focused.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• A clear and effective communicator.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical care.
• Willing to undertake ongoing learning and professional development.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a professional approach at all times.
• Previous experience working within general practice or primary care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barton Family Practice

Address

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartonfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further Details in the JD attached.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership of the Royal College of obstetricians and gynaecologist or equivalent
• Name on Specialist Register on date of appointment
• SITM or ATSM in benign gynaecology
• SITM/ATSM in Early pregnancy and acute gynaecology
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD or equivalent)
• Accreditation in scanning
• Accreditation in hysteroscopy or equivalent
• SITM/ATSM in Labour Ward Practice or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology
• Manage benign gynaecology conditions
• Manage high risk obstetric patients

Desirable

• Experience in gynaecology surgery (open and laparoscopic)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in specialist area(s) of podiatry

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working.
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of CoP code of conduct
• Understanding of Clinical Governance - theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High-risk tissue breakdown.
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g., in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery

Key Attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope with a busy demanding, varied workload & able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements.
• Ability to cope with patient's anxieties and employ tactical techniques to help support patients and allay anxieties.
• Adaptable to a variety of working environments and the ability to cope with sometimes distressing settings and work tasks including wound care, neglected feet and exposure to malodour, body fluids including blood and wound exudate.

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton - Nelson Health ventre

Merton Civic Centre

SM4 5DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to patients in their homes across the East Surrey area. They will also be responsible for entering data into the appropriate clinical systems and maintaining effective communication with the Primary Care Network (PCN).

This work will be carried out in collaboration with the practice teams within the relevant PCN.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist practices with the administration of vaccinations for their patient lists, both in surgeries and in patients homes.
• To take responsibility for the collection and safe transport of vaccine supplies and consumables from practices within the PCN, following the appropriate governance processes.
• To visit housebound patients, assess their clinical suitability for vaccination, and obtain informed consent before administering the vaccine, as appropriate.
• To enter data promptly into point-of-care systems and update the practices with any relevant information.

• To manage your own workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis, with support from the practice teams.

• Adhere to DHC policies and procedures, as well as relevant legislation, including the requirements of any professional bodies.

• Attend mandatory training as identified by DHC and ensure that it is kept up to date at all times.

• Maintain the confidentiality of information relating to patients, staff, and DHC business, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Caldicott Principles.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of health and safety, including the safe transport of medication and adherence to cold chain procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Approachable and able to respond to the needs of frail patients.
• Used to working independently and self-motivated.
• Ability to assess and respond to risks or unexpected events with sound clinical reasoning.
• Working knowledge of Mental Capacity and its application in practice.
• Trained and competent in managing anaphylaxis.

Desirable

• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse or relevant healthcare professional qualified to deliver vaccines independently.
• Current training in vaccine delivery.

Desirable

• Current NHSE approved training for delivering vaccines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Holmhurst Medical Centre

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://dhcclinical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the revalidation process

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered with a license to practise; On the NHS England Performers List.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in General Practice/Primary Care setting; Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QoF) Working autonomously in an General Practitioner role.

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills; Enthusiastic, collaborative and keen to contribute to a positive team culture.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Millstream Medical Centre

Address

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sarumhealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the team at HMP Lewes, a busy Category B male prison with capacity of around 627.

Practice Plus Group provides healthcare services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PROFILE

As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:

• Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
• Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
• Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients peri-operative stay
• Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required

• Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.

• Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
• Completing all relevant documentation including patient notes/EPR, TIMS, Theatre registers and care plans

• Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.

• Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.

• Participate in additional weekly cleaning programme to ensure the required standards of cleanliness following infection control guidelines are maintained in the department.

• Clean and check theatre patient trolleys daily and between cases.

• Complete daily checks of transport and patient trolley Oxygen cylinders and replace as required.

• Maintain a stock of medical gas cylinders, returning empty cylinders to the store as agreed locally.

• If required maintain stocks Theatre Scrubs as required and ensure stocks are counted daily to facilitate reordering.

• Report immediately to a senior member of staff any incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, staff or visitors, and take any necessary action as instructed.

• To perform other duties as directed by Senior Nurses and Theatre Manager.

• To assist with the transfer of patients from the acute care area to the anaesthetic room/theatres/recovery room, including x-ray department on all hospital sites according to local policy.

• Clean and maintain specialised equipment, reporting any faults to the appropriate personnel.

• Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to patients throughout their peri-operative experience, ensuring at all times that utmost regard is given to patient dignity, safety, values, individuality, religion and confidentiality. To be aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

• Where required participate in the on call rota for emergency surgery contributing to 24-hour cover for the departments.

• If required be responsible for the care and transportation of specimens to the Pathology Department.
• If required Transport blood and blood products to and from the blood bank following local policies and procedures.
• If required transport cadavers from theatre to the mortuary in a sensitive and appropriate manner

Maintaining Safety

• To undertake annual training including update in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling and Fire prevention
• To be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control policies and risk assessments carried out within the department, including those specific to the specific clinical area.
• To report all accidents, incidents and areas of concern to senior staff ensuring relevant documentation is completed
• To have knowledge of the procedure for calling for emergency assistance following cardiac arrest or patient emergency.
• To ensure all faulty equipment is taken out of service, cleaned appropriately, labelled correctly and sent for repair.

• Ensure all equipment is cleaned correctly (according to hospital policy) and stored appropriately. To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues

Communication

• To establish and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues through effective verbal and nonverbal communication.

• Contribute towards the creation of a welcoming and safe atmosphere for patients and visitors to the department.

• To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team

• To be familiar with the concept of team working, be involved in team discussions, meetings and project developments

• To answer telephone calls, accurately relaying messages to other members of the multi-disciplinary team promptly and accurately

• To be aware of the roles within the team the structure of the unit and its relationship within the organisation

Education

• Complete your departmental competencies and hour logs in a timely manner in line with departmental guidelines

• To help orientate and act as co-mentor for new health care assistants and other staff
• To utilise educational resources available in Theatres, in the Trust and from other sources to identify and develop areas of knowledge and skills for own personal and professional development.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

• refer to JD

Desirable

• theatre experince
• Health Care experience
• computer literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton Hospital

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX16 9AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for further details on the posts and for the person specification.

Interview date is TBC either 28-Oct-2026 or in November, in person at Kingston Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Wide range of anaesthetic experience in all surgical specialties excluding cardiac surgery and neurosurgery
• Experience of emergency surgery in all ages of patients above 2 years of age.
• Exposure to management of sick children in a DGH setting prior to transfer.

Desirable

• Advanced training/SIAs (or equivalent experience) in specialities relevant to the department, such as regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, peri-operative medicine, bariatric surgery, acute inpatient pain, ophthalmic surgery.

Experience in Teaching

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.

Desirable

• Simulation facilitator

Resuscitation

Essential

• ALS provider
• APLS/EPALS provider

Desirable

• ALS/APLS/EPALS Instructor

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.

Desirable

• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in Quality Improvement, clinical audit and research

Essential

• Involvement in Quality Improvement Projects and Audit.

Desirable

• Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presentation at national and international meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job title: Salaried GP

Line manager: Practice Manager

Accountable to: The Partners - Clinically, Practice Manager Administratively

Job summary. To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

1 Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, lab reports, Workflow documents, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

Any private work done during the working day i.e. PMAs, medical reports, will be carried as part of normal duties and all fees received for such remain the property of the Practice

In accordance with the practice timetable, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, covering urgent care duties and visiting patients at home

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the revalidation process

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care

2 Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

3 Review of this Job Description

This document may be amended following consultation with the post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.

General Information

All staff at The Nile Practice have a duty to conform to the following:

4 Confidentiality

The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Practice, individuals and patient information. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the GDPR and other current legislation.

5 Equality & Diversity

The Nile Practice is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those who access our services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunities policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Practice.

6 Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection

The post holder is expected to comply with Practice Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

7 Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

8 Records Management

The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Practice policy, including email documents and with regard to the GDPR, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

9 Risk Management / Health & Safety

The Nile Practice committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.

10 Safeguarding

The practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share its commitment.

11 Security

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.

12 Service Implementation/Improvement

Assist with safeguarding for both children and vulnerable adults using local guidance and referral criteria

Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance misuse and addictive behaviour

Contribute new ideas to improve patient care

Work with the practice to ensure targets are met

Smoking - the Practice operates a non-smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke or use e-cigarettes anywhere within the premises of the Practice or when outside on official business.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Nile Practice

Address

High Street

Cheslyn Hay

Walsall

WS6 7AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thenilepractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample

Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity

Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible

Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate

Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures Check and record fridge temperatures to maintain the cold chain

Check and re-stock GP rooms regularly

Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education.
• Functional skills in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills.
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions.
• Adaptable to change.
• Computer literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Invicta Health CIC

Address

Martello Health Centre

Romney Marsh

Kent

TN290TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://invictahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General duties

Health and Safety- It is the responsibility of the individual to work in compliance with all current Health and Safety legislation and the Practice Health and Safety Policy. To attend any training requirements, both statutory and mandatory, in line with the legal responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

The roles contains the following responsibilities:

To maintain registration with the NMC.

To adhere to the NMC Code.

To support training and development.

To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development.

To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Practice Policies including duty of candour and whistleblowing.

Required to comply with all relevant national and local statutory and mandatory requirements including Health and Safety, Infection Control, Safeguarding, Information Governance, Research Governance and Equality and Human Rights.

To implement and review individual care plans, a self-management plans and to agree trigger thresholds to contact Case Managers / GPs.

Plan visits to housebound people, undertake every 3-6 months, and arrange care plans where necessary

Provide enhanced support to Nursing and Residential home with a focus on strengthening relationships and improving access through information sharing, education and advice.

Planned visits to Nursing and Residential homes to be undertaken every 3-6 months, providing training as required.

To ensure all people in Nursing and Residential homes have care plans (including dementia where needed) and to provide a holistic review of all people in these homes with updates of their care plans.

To contact people where necessary to advise them of the role of Specialist Neighbourhood Nurse

Visit people at home following the identification of urgent clinical need including those escalated by EMAS or a member of the Neighbourhood Team, undertake a personalised comprehensive assessment, in order to diagnose, treat and prescribe within the limitations of your registration and competence

Visit people at home following an unplanned hospital admission and those with a history of repeat admissions, within 2 weeks.

Contact those that have suffered a bereavement.

Arrange dedicated appointments in practice, for those who wish to visit, with flexibility to expand up to 30 minutes, or as needed.

. Key Responsibilities

Act as a point of contact between GP, Neighbourhood Team, people and their carers.

Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of local services to enable supported signposting of people with identified need, sharing information with the Neighbourhood Team.

Liaise with GPs and practice teams to identify people who are elderly, frail or who have long term health needs and support.

Liaise with primary, secondary and specialist care services as required.

Work with the Neighbourhood Team to help identify people at risk of loss of independence or admission to hospital as a result of inadequate social support.

Provide these cohorts of people signposting to identified services in order to maintain their independence and improve their health and well-being.

Visit people in community, home or care home settings to assess and discuss their care needs involving carers as appropriate.

Implement personal care plans for individual people, ensuring preventative actions are detailed to support the appropriate use of services.

Communicate the care plan to the GP and any other members of the Neighbourhood Team involved in the persons care and upload to the relevant records.

Ensure that identified people receive the right level of help at the right time and help them to experience a joined-up service by liaising with relevant members of the Neighbourhood Team.

Work with patient, carers and the Neighbourhood Team to encourage the patient to adopt effective self-management and self-help seeking approaches to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.

Liaise with other agencies to ensure timely and appropriate engagement as required.

Support people to access community care assessments as well as carers assessments.

Where a personal healthcare budget is allocated provide advice as required regarding the key choices the patient will need to make.

Identify unpaid carers and direct them to access services as appropriate to provide them with support.

Identify when urgent action or a step up in care is required and promptly alert the relevant member of the Neighbourhood Team, highlighting any safety concerns.

Follow up on communications from out of hospital and in-patient services regarding changes in condition of people to support the practice to respond proactively to potentially unmet needs.

Undertake visits or telephone contact to manage people on the SNNs case load following any unplanned hospital admissions where appropriate.

Participate in Practice multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss Practice people actively being managed by the Neighbourhood Team and any other people from the SNNs case load needing discussion.

To attend Neighbourhood Team MDT meetings at the Practice plus any other meetings where there is a need to discuss Practice patients.

Undertake visits or arrange appointments at the Practice for people on the SNNs case load or otherwise as directed by the Duty Doctor following identification of urgent and non-urgent clinical need to assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe and refer appropriately according to the patients health needs and acting within the SNNs clinical skill set.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of patient contacts using GP record systems and other IM&T systems relevant to the role i.e. entering notes onto Systmone / EMIS using agreed read codes and VMDT

To run regular patient searches using Systmone / EMIS in order to have an up-to-date record of progress of achievement of Key Performance Indicators.

Work with South Lincolnshire ICB, Neighbourhood Teams and other agencies to support and further develop this role.

Support the Practice Manager in providing KPI reports for submission as requested.

5. Key Working Relationships

Practice teams

Neighbourhood Team

Community health services

Specialist teams heart failure, diabetes etc.

Specialist nursing services e.g. St Barnabas

Hospital teams including ward, A&E, discharge and AIR teams

Social Prescribers

Health & Wellbeing Coaches

Safeguarding agencies

Pharmacists

South Lincolnshire ICB

Adult Social Care

Voluntary Services

Independent Care Homes

Local Authority teams

Independent living teams

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• The post holder will work in an environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. All employees, people, carers and the public are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and no form of discrimination, intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. We understand, encourage and celebrate diversity, making the NHS a place where we all feel we belong."

Desirable

• IT skills
• Knowledge of Personalisation, and personalised care, that gives people control over their health & care ,based on their needs and what's important to them.
• It's intended to improve health & wellbeing by helping people make decisions about their care, and by making the most of the skills and potential of people, families and communities.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with people with long term conditions
• Evidence of ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level One
• Post graduate study in health-related studies relevant to long term conditions or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post registration teaching qualification or willingness to undertake
• Post registration qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake as needs of service change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Allied Health South Lincolnshire Limited

Address

Sutton Medical Group

Long Sutton Medical Centre, Trafalgar Square

Long Sutton

SPALDING

Lincolnshire

PE12 9HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://slrpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

All aspects of Acute and Chronic Disease Care expected in a GP surgery. To undertake a share of on call work. To support GP Partners in all aspects of the Unified Assurance contract requirements, and assist in Audits including QIF indicators and Prescribing LES.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Either newly qualified or experienced

Desirable

• understanding of GP GMS services

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration as GP

Desirable

• Interest in provision of aspects of Enhanced Service provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Canolfan Iechyd Amlwch

Parys Road

AMLWCH

Gwynedd

LL68 9AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS / MBCHB / MRCPCH

Desirable

• MSc or further qualification in Community Child Health
• GRID

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in general paediatrics with specialist knowledge of community child health (CCH).
• Competent in all aspects of CCH including child public health, behavioural paediatrics, safeguarding including CLA and Neurodisability.

Desirable

• Have substantial clinical experience of the health needs of looked after children

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Diploma/Degree or Paramedic qualification
• MSc Advanced Practice/Clinical Masters
• Non-Medical Prescriber (V300 Extended Formulary and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Programme).
• Relevant clinical skills to support clinical practice.

Desirable

• Post graduate Certificate in Education
• Trained in Advanced Life Support (Adult and Paediatric)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patient care

Desirable

• Leadership experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Key responsibilities

To abide by trust policies and procedures

Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships

Support individuals to contribute to collaborative care/support/recovery plans

Support the named nurse to develop collaborative individual, patient centred care plans and implement them creatively using initiative.

Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods

Contribute to monitoring, observing and engaging with individuals, communicating outcomes and conclusions with the rest of the team

Gain an understanding of a persons experiences in relation to their mental health, learning disability and/or dementia.

Understand a persons coping strategies and strengths and support people to use these at times of distress or difficulty

Contribute to reflective practice and encourage compassion and understanding

Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed

Undertake a range of practical tasks and duties in support of the Team and individual needs.

Follow principles of diffusion and de-escalation and where physical interventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with approved techniques considering the safety and dignity of the individual throughout.

To feel confident to be able to report untoward incidents and areas of concern as soon as they arise

To document any relevant information in an electronic record following relevant policy and legislation

Contribute to individual reviews and team meetings

2. Duties

Each individual has different needs however the list below outlines just some of the practical duties that the post holder will undertake, support and enable people to/with:

Using appropriate assessment tools under supervision to assist the registered practitioner in assessment of the patients health and wellbeing needs.

Initiate emergency action when required e.g cardiac arrest, fire

Identify/contribute to their own goals to improve their quality of life

Participate in clinical skills as trained in line with role e.g recording ECGs

Contribute to their own care/support/recovery plans

Support individuals to express their needs and wishes

Promote their personal hygiene and physical health.

Actively engage in health promotion

Engage in meaningful and enjoyable activity

To support individuals with external activities/appointments under indirect supervision

May have responsibility for patient monies/valuables which need to be handled within GHFT guidelines

Assist individuals with activities of daily living encouraging active participation and independence

3. Training and Supervision

Undertake mandatory and appropriate training relevant to your role for example:

Identify own training and developmental needs

Identify areas of training need that are relevant to the team

Assist in the delivery of training in areas of personal experience and interest

Provide mentoring to level 2 healthcare support worker apprentices who you are working alongside

Provide assessment and supervision of band 2 colleagues as they complete the care certificate

Participate in annual performance development reviews

Participate in regular individual and group supervision

Use supervision to understand, reflect, inform and improve your work practice

Participate in the development of the service

4. Personal responsibilities

Ensure that people are treated with dignity and respect

Promote anti-discriminatory activities

Work flexibly to meet service needs

5. Administrative responsibilities

Keep clinical records up to date using trust systems in accordance with legislation as delegated by the nurse in charge

Support people to contribute to their own clinical notes

Maintain records to a high standard and record activity data in a timely manner

6. Professional responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of all personal information and data in line with organisational policy and the GPDR 2018

Be familiar and work in line with local and national policy and procedures.

Raise concern in regard to disciplinary or performance issues to the management team using policies and procedures such as safeguarding and Freedom to speak up.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email.

All employees are expected to observe the following:

Equal opportunities and dignity at work statement of intent

The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of the local community.

We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds and recognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality for everyone.

The Trust is committed to making equality of opportunity and fair treatment a reality whereby an individual can seek, obtain and continue employment without unfair discrimination.

As an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that all job applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment and will not be disadvantaged by unjustified conditions or requirements.

The Trusts Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy underpins the Trusts commitment to achieve equality and fairness at work and to ensure that individuals or groups are not unfairly discriminated against.

Safeguarding children and adults

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and contracted staff to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults.

Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if any such concerns are raised.

Staff are expected to know about and follow the Trusts safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies which can be found on the Trust intranet and participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

Risk management

Staff should be aware of the principles of risk management and adopt appropriate practice to reduce the risk to themselves and others. In particular, staff should observe the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, Risk, Incident and Serious Incident reporting and management policies, Health and Safety regulations and the risk management training requirements for all staff.

Infection prevention and control

Staff are expected to comply with the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimise the risk of causing healthcare associated infections

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English qualifications or equivalent eg. NVQ level 3
• Vocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting with mental illness, learning disability and/or dementia

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring or supervising colleagues
• Venepuncture skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to develop the skills necessary to mentor/supervise level 2 healthcare support worker apprentices you are working alongside

Desirable

• Understanding and practical knowledge of working in a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the role: to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list.

Closely supported by the Weaver Vale Practice clinical and management teams the post holder will act as one of the main GPs within the practice working alongside the practice team but will also be part of a larger clinical team across an Weaver Vale Practice network of practices. The role will be at the forefront of delivering an innovative model of primary care service provision operating in partnership with other local Weaver Vale Practice practices offering integrated primary care services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
• Knowledge of NHS
• Have an understanding of the needs of the vulnerable groups of patients that are registered

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on the national performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• CRB clearance
• Have had an annual NHS appraisal

Desirable

• Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• MRCGP
• DCH
• DRCOG
• RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
• F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
• DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Minor surgery skills
• Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Experience of supporting service change
• Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students
• Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
• Evidence of participation in QOF
• Evidence of participation in Audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Weaver Vale Practice

Address

Hospital Way

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 2UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.weavervalepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Service Coordination: Coordinating the smooth day-to-day running of the service and responding to operational priorities as they arise.
• Rotas & Cover: Managing clinical rotas to minimise gaps in cover, coordinating locum bookings and keeping relevant HR systems up to date.
• Locum Support: Providing locums with an appropriate information pack and an introduction to the service.
• People Leadership: Providing guidance, support and day-to-day leadership to the non-clinical team, including Patient Navigators.
• Employee Development: Supporting inductions, appraisals, one-to-ones, probationary reviews and training plans, and coordinating the onboarding and training of new administrative colleagues.
• Workforce Administration: Maintaining sickness records, escalating concerns appropriately, managing payroll submissions and keeping leave and absence information accurate.
• Leave & Employee Relations: Overseeing annual leave approvals to maintain appropriate cover and supporting employee relations matters, including sickness, performance and disciplinary issues.
• Systems Access: Ensuring employees and locums have the appropriate IT access for clinical and non-clinical systems.
• Rooms & Resources: Managing clinical room rentals and allocations, monitoring petty cash, raising purchase orders and maintaining stationery supplies in line with internal processes.
• Collaborative Working: Working closely with managers and support functions, including People and Recruitment, to maintain efficient operational and administrative processes.